Soulful Experiences

The expansion of print media in the past few years paved way for aspiring writers and journalists to translate their ideas into words. Publications like magazine or newspapers are a very good avenue for developing one’s writing skills. However, there is still a dearth of literary journals – and with it, a lack of avenues for those who write poems and short stories. Literary work has very little place in newspapers and magazines, and not everyone has the resources or contacts to get a book published. So where do these writers go?

It is interesting to note that there are now a number of websites in cyberspace which invite entries of short stories and poems from aspiring and amateur writers. But of course, one has to be highly vigilant, lest their work ends up getting plagiarised and someone else gets the credit for it. One of the more credible websites in this regard is Chicken Soup.

Chicken Soup series are definitely popular with some people. Some, of course, find them highly clichéd. But if you are an aspiring writer, then it does not really matters which category you belong to. If you like the series, you can seriously think about contributing to it with your own story. And in case you are one of those who think they can write much better and inspiring stories than the ones which are published, then why not give it a try?

The website of Chicken Soup has an entire list of their upcoming titles from which you can pick and choose what you prefer. Once you have decided on the title, you can go through the submission guidelines to get the essential knowledge to ensure your story fits the specified criteria and hence, has a higher chance of getting it published. Each title has a specified deadline, so you can work accordingly. And once you pen down your stories, you can use the form given on the website to submit it.

One noteworthy aspect of this website is that it does not restrict you to submit a story only for the titles which have been specified. If you have a great idea for a title of the book itself and a story which fits it, you can again use the form on the website and submit it. If the idea clicks with the publishers, they might just decide to make a book out of the title idea you submitted.

Apart from that, there are quite a few other activities on the website which will interest you. If you are a die-hard fan of the Chicken Soup series in general, you can sign up for their email service. This will deliver an inspirational story into your inbox to ensure your daily serving of Chicken Soup. Moreover, you can also browse the different and latest Chicken Soup books which have been released.

Overall, this website can be considered as a very useful resource. It is true that no one can guarantee whatever you submit will be published. But you can at least give it a try and in the process, learn to develop your literary skills. At the end of the day, it is a win-win situation.

To stimulate and test your creative juices, check out http://www.chickensoup.com.